Ape Drums w. Elif

Ape Drums lands in Brooklyn on Saturday, September 27 for an epic night at The Room at Superior Ingredients. Best known as a core part of Major Lazer, the Houston-born producer has spent the past few years on the road with the group — and now he’s stepping into his own lane with a solo sound rooted in raw percussion, Afro-tech, and dancehall.

From the early days dissecting cassette tapes in Texas to playing massive shows with RL Grime and joining Major Lazer in 2019, Ape Drums has followed rhythm and instinct through every chapter of his career. He’s played iconic stages across the globe—from Ultra and Coachella to rowdy dancefloors in South America and Europe—and now he’s sharpening his focus on darker, stripped-back sounds that still hit hard.

Joining Ape Drums is ELIF, the Istanbul-born, Barcelona-based DJ and producer known for her hypnotic, emotionally layered sets and genre-blurring sound. She’s played major stages around the world, with support from BBC Radio 1, Mixmag, and KISS FM — and continues to push forward with a sound that balances depth, groove, and atmosphere.

Blending Afro-house, reggaeton, Caribbean percussion, and dancefloor grit, Ape Drums' sets move. Whether in front of tens of thousands or an intimate crowd, Ape Drums knows how to read the room and let the music speak. Also joining the party is local talent OLAF and Corinne.

September 27 at The Room won’t just be another Friday—it’s a chance to catch one of club music’s most seasoned selectors up close! Doors open late. Come ready to move.